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Art News and Blogs From Around the Web
Welcome to the ArtistPresentations.com art news reader. Here, we present the 10 latest news and blog articles gathered from several sources around the Web. Click here to read more Art News
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Sometimes we get sloppy and forget that everything we do and say around our work affects how others perceive it. You teach people how to treat you and your art. Make sure you’re sending the right signals. Here are 16 things to consider. Making and Preparing Art 1. Use the highest quality materials you can afford. It would be humiliating for your art to start falling apart after it’s purchased. 2. Select frames that complement your work and are well made. 3. See that your mats are cut...Source: ArtBizBlog.com
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How 100 Collectors Can Bulletproof Your Art Career A few days ago, I announced the publication of my new book, Guerrilla Art Marketing for Artists, on this blog. This is a short follow up for those who would rather watch a short video or would like additional information from me, the author, about what is in the book. Enjoy! jQLeadBrite("#leadplayer_video_element_519C45631AED7").leadplayer(false, "...Source: ArtPrintIssues.com
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After years of encouraging artists to join artist organizations, I’m going to commit blasphemy with this post, which is somewhat of a follow-up to my post on poisonous relationships. I love groups that function smoothly, but many people start an artist organization without much of a vision. They want to have control without thinking about what is best for members and without first trying to improve existing organizations. There are a lot of “organizations” around that are...Source: ArtBizBlog.com
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26 reasons why no one likes your art via @MoonApe ow.ly/kisUs Painter travels to the wild for true adventure/subjects. Looks like a great film! ow.ly/kpQeO via @robertgenn HBR.org: To Get Consumers to Spend More, Try Turning Up the Lights web.hbr.org/ds/042513 As often as possible, give. As often as possible, give without wondering “what’s in it for me.” hbway.com/nlnow @chrisbrogan Neil Gaiman addresses art school grads in awesome 2012 speech ow.ly/kOhkR Create rather than consume. Brilliant...Source: ArtBizBlog.com
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Guerrilla Marketing for Visual Artists | New Art Marketing Book The opportunity to seize control of your career is now. Conditions are right, tools are plentiful, art buyers are ready… you should be, too. – Barney Davey Guerrilla Art Marketing for Artists I believe securing your art career by building direct relationships with repeat buying collectors is a powerful long-term strategy. You can get a strong start on ‘fast tracking’ your art career to make it thrive in any economy...Source: ArtPrintIssues.com
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Guest Blogger: Beth Hayden More and more artists are jumping into the world of Pinterest every day. If you’re one of them, and if you’re like the new pinners I know, you’ll inevitably start wondering, “How do I get more Pinterest followers?” Building a Pinterest following takes time, so you’ll need patience. These five suggestions should get you started. 1. Pin regularly from unique sources. If you pin a couple of meaningful things a day, you will get more followers. As your...Source: ArtBizBlog.com
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It’s here! Those who travel far are probably heading out tomorrow… those who have a shorter commute might be busy with last minute preparations and moving about on Saturday. I’ll be in the air most of the day Friday en route to New York – ready to set up shop in my 10×10 booth that will be the hub of my business and life for a few days. It’s always an exciting and a little nerve wracking – am I ready? Will my bags make it? (I shouldn’t even tempt...Source: ArtLicensingBlog.com
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With SURTEX starting on Sunday, there are lots of emotions swirling around in my studio and based on what I see on Facebook, I am not alone! Exhibiting at trade shows is exciting, stressful, expensive, a lot of work and can often trigger some really big crisises of confidence! Questions like “Am I good enough? Will I measure up? Am I crazy to even try? Will this all be worth it?” are not just for the new exhibitors. They go through my head at some point each year. The key to...Source: ArtLicensingBlog.com
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The second principle of no-excuse self-promotion, according to I’d Rather Be in the Studio is: Connections are critical to your success. To succeed, you must make an effort to meet new people and to maintain relationships. But not all connections are equal. Some connections can be detrimental to your art, your emotional well-being, and your growth. When you are successful, not everyone will be happy for you. This can be scary. Some people prefer that you stay the same. Other artists might...Source: ArtBizBlog.com
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Great News! Email Marketing for Artists Podcast Now Available for Replay If you could not make the podcast with Jason Horejs on the importance of email marketing for artists, you can watch it on YouTube now. Here it is: Your email list is among your most valuable assets Today, websites are standard issue, meaning you must have one. For most artists, regularly posting to a blog is an important way to build followers. Both are great tools to help build your email marketing list. An active email...Source: ArtPrintIssues.com